EUROCODE 2 Anchorage length

Background and Applications

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Anchorage of longitudinal reinforcement [8.4]

Transmission forces reinforcement → concrete
Transverse tension stresses
Avoid:
 Longitudinal cracks
 Spalling
Methods:
 Straight
 Bend
 Hook
 Loop
 Welded transverse bar